Vocabulary

• old school: Traditional or old-fashioned in style, behavior, or attitude.
• have to: Must do
• on the line: At risk; in a situation where something could be lost.
• out of place: Not comfortable or belonging in a particular situation.
• except for: Not including; excluding.
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• cast off: To release the ropes holding a boat in place, allowing it to begin its journey.
• got to: To arrive at some place
• based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
• dying to: Extremely eager or anxious to do or have something.
• wind up: To be brought to a state of great tension
• despite the fact: In spite of; notwithstanding.
• lead to: To result in some action
• at times: Sometimes; occasionally.
• way too long: Excessively long in duration; much longer than necessary or desired.
• go on: To continue doing something
• in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
• in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
• in theory: According to the stated ideas or principles
• at least: As a minimum
• going on: To continue doing something
• color palette: A range of colors used by an artist or designer.
• in terms of
• on the way: During the journey to a particular place.
• picks up: To catch a criminal and take to police station
• hike up: To increase something, often prices or taxes.
• back down: To admit you were wrong; stop claiming
• think about: To consider something carefully.
• instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
• in the first place: To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• band together: To unite or form a group for a particular purpose.
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
• show in: To lead someone into a room or building.
• fish out of water: Feeling uncomfortable or out of place in a situation.
• turned out: To arrive for a public event or entertainment
• from now on: Starting at this moment and continuing indefinitely into the future.
• sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
• situation: Place, position or area that something is in
• scene: Incident where someone behaves angrily, badly
• strip: To remove your clothes (often sexily for someone)
• laugh: To make a happy sound when something is funny
• school: Large group of fish that swim together
• comedy: Amusing play, film, usually with a happy ending
• allegedly: According to what has been alleged
• filthy: Being very rude (about sex, bodily functions)
• theater: Place where plays or movies are seen
• rich: Having a lot of money or valuable possessions
• movie: Motion picture; film
• club: Group of people who share an interest, as in sport
• funny: Causing laughter; amusing
• safe: Highly likely